Saving Moisture For Wheat In Southwest Fields
H A Bainer director of the Southwestern Wheat Improvement Association urges moisture conservation after widespread rains. He advocates early plowing or listing between now and August 1 to curb weeds, retain deep soil moisture, and boost next year’s wheat crop. Ground should be lightly dished or barrowed to prevent crusts, with a follow up packer for best results.
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Southwest
H. A. Bainer
Southwestern Wheat Improvement Association
Kimball men plead guilty in Kimball robbery case
Frank Smith and C E Calduin of Cheyenne Wyoming pleaded guilty in county court to breaking into and stealing about 20 suits from Kimball Clothing company on July 6. They arrived on a train at 5 pm and left for Cheyenne at 10 pm, arrested by 8 am next morning with the goods.
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Kimball, Nebr
Frank Smith
C. E. Calduin
Cheyenne Wyo
Kimball Clothing Company
Kimball
Cheyenne
Biggest steer in state goes to Ravenna Park
A. Smith, longtime Keith county cattle feeder, sold his large white face steer to Ravenna park’s owner last week. Weighing at least 2800 pounds, the animal is the largest of its kind in the state and is expected to attract sightseers at the park.
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FE. A. Smith
Ben
Keith County
Ravenna Park
Nebraska American Legion Convenes in Hastings Dates Set
The fifth annual Nebraska American Legion convention will be in Hastings on September 17, 18, and 19. State commander J. F. Fisher announced the dates are fixed and preparations are under way for a major gathering. Features include a mammoth parade an athletic contest and a ball with World War I nursing corps guests.
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Nebraska American Legion
Hastings
Eighth suspect in shooting is freed
Joe Miller, held in North Platte jail since May 1, is discharged in connection with the murder of Sheriff Heiser of Keith and other near killings. He becomes the eighth and final suspect to gain freedom. Prank Allen.
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Joe Miller
North Platte
Heiser
Keith
Prank Allen
Dead bandit paid amid official disgust in killings
State officials express disgust as a debt payment involving Miller and Mrs Daisy Seligman surfaces. Allen fatally shot by sheriff's posse after Heiser's killing. Deputy Benton traced gunman and connected others. Arrests included Mrs Julia Johnson and several ranch residents near Bushnell. Miller expected to return to Mrs Seligman’s southern ranch.
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Miller
Daisy Seligman
John Pitts
McPhearson County
Allen
Heiser
Benton
McPherson
Far West
Albert Peterson
Carlson
Scottsbluff
Julia Johnson
Mitchell
Frank Allen
Ma Benton
Shippers and Farmers Form Car Service Advisory Boards
A regional advisory board system was created to help farmers and shippers secure rail cars during peak grain shipping periods. The Nebraska Iowa Wyoming Colorado Utah Idaho region establishes boards to forecast car needs, with C. E. Childe named secretary and monthly meetings planned. Members include H. G. Lute J. N. Campbell J. W. Shorthill J. E. Barton and J. A. Kuhn.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Iowa
Wyoming
Colorado
Denver
Utah
Idaho
C. E. Childe
Omaha Chamber of Commerce
H. G. Lute
Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
Lincoln
C. J. Osborne
Farmers Union
J. N. Campbell
Nebraska Millers Association
J. W. Shorthill
Nebraska Farmers Grain Association
J. E. Barton
Peters Mill Company
J. A. Kuhn
Omaha Grain Exchange
Owsley predicts early passage of bonus law
Alvin Owsley Americas Legion national commander spoke at Cedar Rapids at a Hanford Post meeting predicting the next national bonus bill will pass within 30 days after Congress convenes. He added any changes will likely affect home and farm provisions as ex soldiers seek housing for families.
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Alvin Owsley
American Legion
Cedar Rapids
Hanford Post
Legion
Nebraska Legion Men For World Peace Plan
Nebraska American Legion endorses President Harding's world court idea. Frank B. O'Connell, state adjutant, says Nebraska Legion supports a tribunal to settle disputes between nations in line with national action. Legion commander Alvin Owsley cited as backing the move for world peace.
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Harding
Nebraska Department of the American Legion
Frank B. O'Connell
The
Legion
O’connell
Nebraska
Mr. O'Connell
Alvin Owsley
American Legion
International justice plea for a future tribunal
A speaker voices a fervent hope for the day when a formal tribunal will exist to address global injustices, expressing a steadfast belief in justice through international avenues.
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International Justice
More State Aid for Service Men in 1924
Lincoln reports that over 1,500 needy ex-service men and their families have benefited from a two million dollar state aid fund in the past eighteen months. Adjutant O Connell says annual support rose from 25,000 to around 100,000 this year, enabling greater relief, with most beneficiaries not aided by the federal government.
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Lincoln
O’connell
Millard Storey Injured While Plowing Near Dalton
Millard Storey, manager of the Will Morgan farm southeast of Dalton, was injured in an accident last Friday while plowing with a tractor. He noticed the plows were malfunctioning and stepped ...
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Millard Storey
Will Morgan
Dalton
Tractor Accident Ends In Emergency At Home
Millard tried to adjust a defective bottom when a rock struck causing his right foot to be pulled into a gage wheel. The tractor dragged him as he freed his foot and drove away before collapsing again. He then drove home and rode to Dalton seeking medical aid after the pain intensified.
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Fils
Millard
Dalton
John Siefer
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Hahler Garage
Jos. Hahler
Prop
Owsley
Nebraska Legion Men For World Peace Plan
Chichesters Pills
Chichester
Reo
Goth
T. J. Halslander
Third Street
Reinmuth
Thomas Niemoller
A. R. Lesueur
A. R. Lessueur
Sidney
Nebr
Burgess
Hanna Cash Grocery
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